BEML Bags First $1M International Rail & Metro Deal in Malaysia

BEML Limited, a major Indian public sector company, just landed its first international rail and metro deal worth $1 million (about ₹8.3 crore) from Malaysia.

Announced on August 9, 2025, the deal involves upgrading Malaysia’s Mass Rapid Transport System, a big win that shows India’s growing influence in the global rail industry.

It’s a proud moment for BEML, proving its engineering skills on the world stage. Right after the news broke, BEML’s stock price jumped nearly 5% to ₹4,045.60 and was still up 3% at ₹3,976.10 by midday on August 11, doing better than the broader market, which only rose 0.35%. 

Key Highlights

• BEML wins its first $1M international rail and metro contract from Malaysia
• Stock jumps nearly 5% after the deal, outperforming the broader market
• Deal follows strong Q4 results and other recent global export orders

BEML’s been on a roll lately, with its Q4 FY25 profits up 12% to ₹287.5 crore and revenue climbing 9.1% to ₹1,652.5 crore. This Malaysia deal comes hot on the heels of other export wins, like $6.23 million in orders for bulldozers to the CIS region and motor graders to Uzbekistan, showing BEML’s serious about going global.

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Based in Bengaluru, BEML works in defense, mining, construction, and rail, with factories in Bangalore, Kolar Gold Fields, Mysuru, and Palakkad. For investors, this could mean more growth, but it’s worth keeping an eye on upcoming Q1 FY26 results and global trade issues, like possible U.S. tariffs.

For everyday folks, this puts India on the map for rail expertise, which could mean more jobs and better tech at home.